The owner of the goods should be present for Customs clearance in Sri Lanka.

In absence of the owner of the goods, a registered (legalized) Power of Attorney must be submitted with a copy of the owner of the goods’ passport.

All shipments are subject to Customs inspection.

It is important that the cargo arrives after the owner of the goods has obtained a residence visa.

Documents should be received by the destination agent at least 7 days prior to shipment arrival.

Full-container-load and air shipments take approximately 3-4 business days for Customs clearance provided all documents are received by the destination agent in advance of shipment.

All applicable fees must be made prior to clearance of the shipment.

On the detailed inventory, all electrical items and furniture should be individually priced and the total value should not exceed USD $1000.00 per owner of the goods, according to the assess value by the Customs authority, the duty is payable if it exceeds the given amount.

Only one electrical item of any kind is permitted.

Refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, and home theaters are not considered household goods.

Diplomats can only import duty-free if clearance certificate is produced.

IAM Note: Customs regulations can change at any time with or without notice. This document is provided as a guide and for information only. While IAM has exercised reasonable care in publishing this document, IAM makes no representation, either expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or applicability.